Crime in Bridgnorth East: statistics, rates and trends
353 crimes were recorded in Bridgnorth East in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bridgnorth East at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridgnorth East
- Types of crime in Bridgnorth East
- Bridgnorth East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridgnorth East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridgnorth East
- Demographics of Bridgnorth East
- Questions about crime in Bridgnorth East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (127), anti-social behaviour (37) and shoplifting (35) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,016th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bridgnorth East | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 353 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.1 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,698 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth East peaked in the year to August 2018 (603 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (312). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 353 | 75.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 312 | 66.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 361 | 76.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 367 | 78.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 477 | 101.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 400 | 85.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 441 | 93.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 513 | 109.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 603 | 128.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bridgnorth East recorded notably more burglary (44% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (41% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (49% below) and criminal damage and arson (21% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 30 to 37 and vehicle crime rose from 27 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 27.0 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 7.9 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 7.4 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 7.0 | 5.0 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Burglary | 24 | 5.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 24 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bridgnorth East; the highest is Bridgnorth Castle (94.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Brown Clee (25.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgnorth East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Castle | 406 | 94.6 | +26% |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 209 | 40.1 | -47% |
| Claverley & Worfield | 124 | 34.3 | -54% |
| Brown Clee | 107 | 25.7 | -66% |
| Highley | 242 | 63.9 | -15% |
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | -29% |
| Much Wenlock | 193 | 56.1 | -25% |
| Shifnal Rural | 163 | 28.1 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Bridgnorth East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near St Johns Street | 30 |
| On or near Cartway | 19 |
| On or near Doctors Lane | 18 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Wolverhampton Road | 10 |
| On or near Hermitage Close | 9 |
| On or near Stourbridge Road | 9 |
Of the 316 crimes in Bridgnorth East with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Bridgnorth East has an estimated population of 4,698 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridgnorth East average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bridgnorth East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bridgnorth East a safe place to live?
Bridgnorth East recorded 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,016th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Bridgnorth East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Bridgnorth East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth East was up 13% on the year before: 353 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 312 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridgnorth East?
About 4,698 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridgnorth East?
Bridgnorth East is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.